Water On the Move

This lesson focuses on the influence of gravity on the the Earth's tides, but addresses every part of the standard SC.8.E.5.9 except seasons and eclipses. Seasons and Eclipses should be taught at another time. Students will be using an online simulator to complete an observation sheet in order to determine the cause of the tides. Students will also apply the knowledge from their observations and notes to real-time data on a graph.

Resource ID#: 75634 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: tide, gravity, spring tide, neap tide, high tide, low tide, tidal range, tidal bulge, earth, moon, sun, diurnal, semi diurnal

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Presentation/Slideshow, Data Set, Formative Assessment

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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